New Zealand Defence Force soldier Corporal Aidan Tamati is spending his first Christmas away from home as he is stationed in South Korea. New Zealand Defence Force corporal Aidan Tamati, originally of Dunedin, is stationed in South Korea, and will be spending his first Christmas on base. Being in South Korea had been an amazing experience, but he was missing home, Cpl Tamati said. Cpl Tamati said he arrived in South Korea in July during one of the hottest summers recorded in the country. Cpl Tamati said their main role was to observe the armistice being applied correctly within the demilitarised zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2025 21:33 UTC